Software Developer

Job Purpose

We are seeking a Software Developer to join the Contenta Xignal development team within RWS.

Contenta Xignal is a software platform supporting the creation, management and publication of technical documentation, primarily within the aerospace and defence industries. Built around the S1000D specification, the platform provides an integrated suite of solutions for technical publication management, XML authoring, workflow, validation and publishing.

Following the acquisition of Xignal by RWS, the product is entering a new phase of development, with a focus on expanding functionality, improving enterprise scalability and supporting a growing international customer base.

The successful candidate will join a small, experienced development team, contributing to the ongoing development and enhancement of the platform. This role provides an opportunity to build on existing programming skills, gain experience with modern web application technologies and work on software used by customers in a specialist industry.

About Product & Technology

Product & Technology plays a pivotal role in aligning the organization with its strategic objectives and enhancing shareholder value. Product & Technology is responsible for establishing unified standards and governance practices throughout the company. Additionally, we oversee the development and maintenance of core applications essential for the seamless operation of various functions across the organization. We are committed to driving and executing future roadmaps that are in line with the overall strategic direction of RWS. 

With a global reach, Product & Technology provides support services to over 7500 end users worldwide. We take pride in managing the information security operation and safeguarding all our assets. Our core functions encompass Enterprise & Technical Architecture, Network & Voice, Infrastructure, Service Delivery, Service Operations, Data & Analytics, Security & Quality Compliance, Transformation, Application Development, Enterprise Platforms, With a dedicated team of over 500 staff, Product & Technology ensures a strong presence across all regions, enabling efficient and effective support to our global operations.

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, development, testing and maintenance of software components within the Contenta Xignal product suite.
• Contribute to the development of new product features and improvements to existing functionality.
• Work alongside experienced developers to understand and extend the existing software architecture.
• Support ongoing initiatives to improve application performance, scalability and reliability.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of APIs, services and integrations with external systems.
• Investigate and resolve software defects and technical issues.
• Participate in code reviews, testing and technical discussions.
• Work with product management and the development team to understand customer requirements and translate these into software functionality.
• Develop familiarity with the platform's core technologies, including C#/.NET, web applications, databases and cloud infrastructure.
• Contribute to technical documentation, automated testing and continuous improvement of development practices.

Skills & Experience

• Knowledge or experience of S1000D, technical publications or related aerospace and defence software.
• Experience working with XML or structured technical data.
• Familiarity with C# and the Microsoft .NET development environment.
• Experience developing web-based applications, APIs or backend services.
• Basic knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with JavaScript or TypeScript.
• An understanding of cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes or container-based deployment.
• Experience with automated testing or CI/CD development practices.
• Knowledge of enterprise software integrations or technical data management systems.

Life at RWS

Life at RWS - If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate about growing the value of ideas, data and content by making sure organizations are understood, then you’ll love life at RWS. 

Our purpose is to unlock global understanding. This means our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong. We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career. 

In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us: to partner, putting clients fist and winning together, to pioneer, innovating fearlessly and leading with vision and courage, to progress, aiming high and growing through actions and to deliver, owning the outcome and building trust with our colleagues and clients.

RWS embraces DEI and promotes equal opportunity, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. RWS will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristics. 

RWS Values 

Get the 3Ps right – Partner, Pioneer, Progress – and we´ll Deliver together as RWS.

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